McClelland Brindle Flake
(3.58)
Flue curing captures the natural sweetness of the fine Virginia tobaccos in this flavorful blend. Aging in cakes softens them into elegance. This partially rubbed flake hearkens back to English days of old. It burns with regal restraint to a mottled white ash. It is a friend with strong character and considerable charm.
Notes: "Ashton Revival" introduced at Chicagoland Pipe Show in May, 2010.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Series | Ashton Revival |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.58 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 24 of 24 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 29, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
I really like this tobacco, namely for that strong character. I do find a fair amount of complexity in it, as well. It is a typical McClelland Va flake, which is a good thing. In addition to some deeper citrus I find in this blend, it, like most other McClellands, smokes cool for a Va and stoves nicely upon itself in the bowl, finishing off with a deep, creamy sweetness for those who like to up the cadence a bit, as I often do.
I have not smoked the original, so I can give this one 4 stars, as I am only comparing it to itself, an area of comparison at which it excels. In the rotation, and recommended if looking to try a Va that is a little less sweet.
I have not smoked the original, so I can give this one 4 stars, as I am only comparing it to itself, an area of comparison at which it excels. In the rotation, and recommended if looking to try a Va that is a little less sweet.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 24, 2010 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I do recommend this blend with 4 stars. The tin description exactly tells what is in the tin. Packs and burns very well, smokes cool. It has no complex flavors in it. Natural sweetness, true tobacco taste, and adequate nicotine dosage brings the 4 stars for this blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 16, 2010 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I am mostly an oriental smoker, but this is a very pleasant change of pace. I am used to the use of Virginia leaf in many McClelland mixtures, but this tobacco is something else entirely. It is very flavorful and sweet and you can tell has a high degree of craftsmanship and refinement, from a company who knows a very nice way to make a blend that is entierely Virginia leaf based. I cannot be more pleased with this blend, and it will make its way into my regular rotation, although I kinda see it as a warmer weather blend, and as it is closing in a winter, I might be waiting a while to smoke it more. 4 stars from a non Virginia fan!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jun 29, 2010 | Medium | Mild | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
McClelland's description is right on all points... with a unique taste and sweetness.
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